Geochemistry : an introduction / Francis Albarède

Includes bibliographical references (pages [327]-329) and index

-- The properties of elements -- Mass conservation and elemental fractionation -- Fractionation of stable isotopes -- Geochronology and radiogenic tracers -- Element transport -- Geochemical systems -- The chemistry of natural waters -- Biogeochemistry -- Environments -- Mineral reactions -- The solid Earth -- The Earth in the Solar System -- The element barn -- Appendix A. Composition of the major geological units -- Appendix B. The mixing equation for ratios -- Appendix C. A refresher on thermodynamics -- Appendix D. The geological time scale -- Appendix E. An overview of analytical methods -- Appendix F. Physical and geophysical constants -- Appendix G. Some equations relative to residence time -- Appendix H. The adiabatic atmosphere